Category: Reviews
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Lupe Fiasco – Lasers | Album Review
Is Lupe Fiasco on the verge of completing an almost-flawless hat trick of album releases? That’s what the die-hard fans of the Chicago MC may very well be thinking. In 2006, Mr Fiasco dropped the incredibly slept on Food & Liquor album, followed by the exceptional The Cool. Whilst commercially they didn’t make any waves,…
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Mary Mary – Something Big | Album Review
Due for release in March through Columbia Records, Something Big is the sixth studio album from three time Grammy Award-winning Gospel sister duo Mary Mary, entirely produced by longtime collaborator Warryn Campbell. Often considered as some of the pioneers of urban contemporary gospel, the Campbell (formerly Atkins) sisters Erica and Tina are back with the…
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Rhian Benson – Hands Clean | Album Review
Ghanian MOBO Award-winning singer/songwriter Rhian Benson has taken eight years to release her brand new album, Hands Clean – the follow-up to her critically acclaimed debut album, Gold Coast (2003). A lot has happened in those eight years – music has evolved, cycles have come and gone and come again – and while others had…
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Skepta – Doin’ It Again | Album Review
Even for a proclamation as bold as ‘King of Grime’, Joseph ‘Skepta’ Adenuga has a number of points which could justify his claims to the crown. A number of years in the scene, member of Boy Better Know and affiliate of Roll Deep and, to top it off, having Diddy summon him to jump on…
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DJ Vadim presents The Electric – Life Is Moving | Album Review
The Electric is the fresh new Soul/Hip Hop group formed by world renowned DJ and producer, DJ Vadim and is made up of the “hardest working man in show business” whose first LP came far back in 1996 by way of the Ninja Tunes-released ‘USSR Repertoire’, DJ Vadim himself, Chicago-based underground Hip Hop artist, TV/radio…
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Miguel – All I Want Is You | Album Review
Having written for the likes of Usher, Asher Roth, Mary J. Blige and Musiq Soulchild, Miguel – government name Miguel Jontel Pimentel – delivered his debut solo album late last year featuring production from Fisticuffs, Salaam Remi and Dre & Vidal. The 25 year old singer/songwriter of African American and Mexican mixed descent quickly made…
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Lupe Fiasco Lasers LP London Playback Session (Feb 17) | Review
Reporters, bloggers, DJs and label folk trickled into West London’s Cuckoo Club earlier tonight for an exclusive preview of a selection of cuts from Lupe Fiasco‘s latest album, Lasers. For about an hour attendees perched, slouched and milled about collecting free cocktails in the darkly-lit purple walled venue listening to eight tracks from the Chicago…
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Jazzy – Letters To A King | EP Review >> Free Download
Fresh-voiced singer/songwriter Jazmine “Jazzy” Bailey sends a love letter to her fans with her latest project, Letters To A King, an ambitious EP where Jazzy pays “tribute to greatness,” R&B/Soul music legends like Roberta Flack, Minnie Ripperton and Sade.
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Saigon – The Greatest Story Never Told | Album Review
This year seemingly is the year when all albums classified as “urban myths” finally see the light of day. Dr Dre’s Detox has actually birthed material and Lupe Fiasco’s Lasers is all set for a March release. Whilst we anticipate various other mythical albums (Fugees comeback, Madvillain), one of the most anticipated albums for almost…
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37th State ft. Various Artists | Album Review
This double disc compilation is a truly international project featuring various artists working under the ‘37th State’ appellation. With the likes of Tony Allen, Dele Sosimi, Slum Village, Terri Walker and Keziah Jones on board, the listener travels sonically from Africa to the US stopping off frequently in the UK. Judging from the colourful illustrations…